With the tragic events in Paris last week, many parents took to social media to ask, “How do I explain this to my child?”

We all consider death. Some of us might consider suicide at particularly difficult times. We might think we can’t go on.  These thoughts are often c…

“I felt useless, worthless, as though I had nothing of value to offer. I felt as if I existed rather than lived, as though my identity had been strip…

Getting intimate with a person, either a partner, a friend or even our therapist, is not always a smooth and easy process for everyone.  In this ins…

Procrastination can be a seriously debilitating condition which can deepen unhappiness and discontent in a person’s life and have damaging impacts on…

When we experience difficult times, writing can help us establish emotional distance from our personal pain. Writing can help us on a journey to a pl…

When we experience a conflict in the relationship with our partner, we usually feel negative emotions such as frustration, anger, fear, sadness and r…

Recently I found on my Facebook a post from a friend – someone who I like and respect. It said – “I am stumped and confused. Should a transgender stu…

Focusing is a technique which may be used in counselling, but also independently. It's a way of paying attention to felt senses. Felt senses are the…

According to a report, mental health service cuts in England have affected the quality of care patients receive.

We all experience issues, difficulties and worries in our lives, and there is not always a way to prevent or prepare for times of crisis or low point…

One of the main approaches used by counsellors is cognitive behavoural therapy (CBT). If it sounds complicated, no need to worry, it is not. The gene…